1966 Mint Set - 'Australian Decimal Currency First Issue 1966' - Reserve Bank Wallet (Black)

1966 Mint Set: Australian Decimal Currency First Issue – Reserve Bank Wallet (Black)

Own a rare piece of Australian numismatic history with this 1966 Mint Set, known as the 'Australian Decimal Currency First Issue 1966' set, presented in the distinctive Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Black Wallet.

The RBA issued a highly limited total of only 12,260 1966 mint sets across four colours (Red, Blue, Green, and Black). The Black wallet is considered significantly scarcer than the standard mint issue of the year. These RBA sets were sold through the Royal Australian Mint and featured the prominent wording 'AUSTRALIAN Decimal Currency FIRST ISSUE 1966' with a map of Australia.

Key Features and Specifications

• Historic Issue: The first official decimal currency coin set issued in Australia, featuring the original six denominations (1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, and the unique 80% silver round 50c).
• Rare Wallet: Housed in the highly sought-after Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Black Wallet.
• Mintage: Part of a total combined mintage of 12,260 sets across four colours, making this version extremely scarce.
• Wallet Wording: Wallet features the specific collector wording: 'AUSTRALIAN Decimal Currency FIRST ISSUE 1966'.
• Coin Preservation: The original coins have been transferred to brand new 2x2 Mylar coin flips to prevent movement and ensure condition preservation.
• Inclusions: Includes the Royal Australian Mint ephemera (as shown in the images).
• Condition: As shown.

This is a fundamental and low-mintage piece of memorabilia from C-Day (Conversion Day), 14 February 1966.